Estudiantes internacionales en la UACJ: percepciones, vivencias y desafíos en su proceso formativo y migratorio
International Students at UACJ: Perceptions, Experiences, and Challenges in Their Educational and Migratory Processes

Summary/Abstract: This qualitative study explores the perceptions, experiences, and challenges of international graduate students at the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ) within the context of their regular migration and integration into the Mexican higher education system. Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted with students from various countries and with university staff responsible for supporting this student population. Topics included motivations for studying abroad, reasons for choosing Ciudad Juárez, migration experiences, academic and institutional barriers, perceptions of the social environment, discrimination, received support, and safety. Interviews with staff contextualized the institutional role, administrative challenges, and the implementation of support policies. Findings reveal both tensions and opportunities in the adaptation process, as well as the students' resilience in facing migratory, economic, and cultural barriers. The study concludes that institutional strategies must be strengthened, and more inclusive, effective policies are needed to adequately support the international student experience at UACJ.

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